If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Being that it lies within the Tacoma watershed...I'm wondering how hard it would be to get back into the town. The last time I tried to get there, it was gated off and I was denied access by the person at the shack.

Being that it lies within the Tacoma watershed...I'm wondering how hard it would be to get back into the town. The last time I tried to get there, it was gated off and I was denied access by the person at the shack.

When I was up there the summer before last had no problems coming in from the east. One change of note is that the road has washed out near the old sawmill facilities where the river cuts close, and the thus has been rerouted through the field of the old mill instead. It's probably gotten a bit worse over the winters since, but I can't imagine it's not passable.

Yup, good ol Washington weather. Clear today, rain tomorrow through Monday, Tuesday is suppose to be overcast, and then rain the rest of the week. Looking forward to more than just one day of sun per week...I'm tired of this umbrella!!!

I lived in the Black Diamond area for years and have never seen the Tacoma water shed open to the public. Even during hunting season. To get to Lester (old railrod town) area go to Stampede Pass Directly south of I90. The site of Lester is located on the Green River. I have also gained access from the south using logging roads out of the Greenwater area. The river god whereever it wants to go up there. Roads are also sometimes gated, however this area is not water shed. GO AROUND the east side of Kelly Butte. By the way there is lots Mt sheep that live in the area.

Remember when there is rain in North Bend its usually snowing in the higher elevations. Cleck with the pass reports before planning anything. Also its been a real hard winter up there. Good luck

Sorry about your road block of snow banks.... that's been happening to me all spring! The snow is still at about 4000 feet. We are camped at about 3300 feet as I write this near the Ghost Town of Trinty (North of Lake Wenatchee) and just below the snow line. However I been in the NW for many years now and KNOW its expected this time of year. I have a very bad case of spring fever and can't wait to get into those hills either. TO ME ghosttowning is like gold fever and I love every minute of it.